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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.80, 48,272.10 and 14,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.80, 48,272.10 and 14,632.60 is: 21,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.80 : 48,272.10 = 14,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.80/48,272.10 = 14,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.80x = 48,272.10 × 14,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.80x = 706,346,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,346,330.46/32,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.45

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